The Spear

Storytelling Podcasts

The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing the events and exploring topics like...

Episodes

The Ranger Regiment's Fighting Platoon Sergeant

Staying Alive in Iraq and Afghanistan

Ranger Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan

Combat Interpreter in Iraq

Route Clearance and Counterbattery in Iraq

Combat Surgery in Afghanistan

Recovering a Downed Marine in Afghanistan

Ranger Regiment J1 in Afghanistan

Danger in Mosul

The Battle of Barawala Kalay

A Marine Platoon in Anbar Province

Escort Mission Over Anbar

Forward Air Controller in Ramadi

Air Force PJs at War

Easter Offensive, 1972

Surprise on the Kunar River

Rescue Mission in Kunar

Chasing Ghosts in Kandahar

Navy Cross in Iraq

The MQ-9 Reaper in Combat